The Portland daily press., 1887-12-07
FIRST ARIsH PBAzAAR.
An Exceptionally Brilliant Scene at
City Hall.
Opening Remarks Made by Hon. VIII
liam W.Thomas.

Nights, or, more properly speaking, perhaps,
into grand moving tableau representing
congress OF all nations, each of whom has
brought with it striking features peculiar to
its country. The effect last evening upon
the spectators standing in the grand entrance
and gazing into the hall was impressive The
beautiful decorations were heightened by the
light from four electric lamps, and by many
Japanese lanterns, of all manner of shapes,
and adorned with many odd designs. TO the
soft music of Gilbert's band was added the
tuneful songs of many birds, whose carols
could be distinctly heard above the hum and
hustle of the great audience in attendance,
while the hosts of participants in the bazaar
moved hither and thither, in their rich and
elaborate costumes, presenting all the char
acterstic changes of the kaleidoscope
The gallery front, where it was not covered
by the tops of the booths, was prettily fes-
TONED with bunting and cambria, whose
rich coloring harmonized perfectly with the
decorations of the booths themselves.
Commencing at the left of the main en-
trance. our Scotch friends employed. in their
pretty corner, ivies for grace. stays head
and picture of the Thistle. The thistle OF
the field, which did not toll or spin, was also
represented. Misses Katie Whitney and
Stella Proctor presided over the booth.
At the Dutch. or domestic, stand the va
rious features employed were quaint and
tidy" such were the windmill, the flax
wheel, dressers laden with old-fashioned
crockery and pewter, and mahogany tables.
Here home made pickles, preserves and jel-
lies are sold. The draping of the dado about
this booth was particularly fine.
At the American department strictly useful
articles were offered for sale. The Eagle,
Star Spangled Banner, ETC., do not need spe-
cial mention to be appreciated by the pat
riotic heart Mrs. MILFORD Chapman, Misses
Drummond, Foster and Margaret Fox were
the ladies in charge.
The German booth was one of the most at
tractive, and bore many features that sug-
gested the Fatherand. Misses Whitney and
Mary Ballard presided here.
Under the rear gallery Atkinson q Go.
fitted up parlor with great taste, whose rich
furnishings and costly draperles, especially
the laces, were the theme of constant remark
Here many charming young ladies offered
their hospitality to the weary visitor, who
gladly accepted it. and here the reception
committee, Miss e. w. Varnum, Mr.. w. III.
Anderson, Mrs. Anderson, Mr.. S. ID. Rum
cry, Mrs. Rumery, Mr.. +. X. Allen, Mrs
Allen, Mr.. c. B. Strout, Mrs. Strout, Mrs. A.
ID. Leese, received their guests.
The Swedish booth came next and was a
marvel of effect. The Swedish colors were
displayed to excellent advantage in the drap-
ing, while huge bear in all his shaggy
adornments kept watch and ward over its
portals. The booth also exhibited fine por-
trait of the King of Sweden, and within
could be found many attractive features of
that far northern cline. Misses Viva Var
mum and Nellie Knight had charge of this
booth.
The Japanese booth was surmounted by a
huge Japanese umbrella elegantly hand
painted, and from the front Of the booth
another was spread. Here rare Japanese
ware was offered for sale by Mr. Katsutro
Watannkl, native OF the country, now So
Jonrning with us.
The Swiss booth was noticeable for its
delicate carvings, so peculiar TO that coun-
try, which were contributed by Rev. DR..
Hill Misses Mary Noyes and Proctor pre-
sided here.
The art booth, as regards interior decora-
tion, was extremely effective and beautiful,
while on the outside were displayed a fine
painting by Harry Brown, and the tapes
tries which were shown at the recent art ex-
hibition in this city. They were painted by
Miss Hickson from antique designs, during
her stay In Europe, and were very handsome
and interesting. Misses Julia Stevens and
Mamie Anderson had charge.
The Italian section was hung with Roman
blankets and dlsplayeda century plant and
other appropriate adornments, While cool |
drinks and fruits, dispensed by Misses E.
Griffin and Lizzie. Gilkey, were found here
NhtSh w lCilCou tut WtdIltu ud0ctIS.
The Spanish booth was in charge of Misses
Edith Edwards, Marcia Knight, and Julia
Harris, and was adorned with the fruits and
flowers belonging to that charming land.
The Turkish fsl,a booth was superb Here the
Hattie Randall, Emma Jones, Mary Cox
and Addie Cox, and Messrs. Paul Stevens,
Harry Woodward. Frank Littlefeld, Geo. f.
ID. Trask, watched the reyels of the dan
GERS, The richest and most expensive rugs,
the finest tapestries and draperies, had been
loaned by leading families for the decoration
of the booth and they were most artistically |
arranged.
The flower and candy booths were bowers |
of beauty. the home Of sweets, which were |
readily disposed of by Misses Hattie Griffin, |
Mabel Blackwell, Hattie Proctor, Mabel |
Proctor and Mamie Watson.
The domestic booth was supplied with all |
that can be desired in that department with |
Mrs. w. A. Allen, Rosa Fox and Nina Avery |
in charge.
The Normandy fish pond with its young
ish-girls in their quaint Normandy caps, and |
the nets thrown over the walls Of the pond, |
drew many dollars to it. treasury.
On one side of the stage an Indian wigwam,
reminder of the Improved Order of Red
Men, drew the curious, to see Messrs. Harry |
Burgess, Charlie Proctor. Charlie King,
ed with the war paint of their respective |
tribes, while on the other pretty tent mark
ed the spot where the Latin School boys |
kept guard and charming daughters of the
Regiment dispensed cooling drinks..s1S
Messrs. Clayton, Whipple, Clinton, ellison |
and Harry Josselyn in white caps and aprons, |
had charge OF the green gr0cers stand, piled |
with fruits and vegetable and pretty gypsy |
Misses Sallie Small and Gertie Twitchell |
who told fortunes when their palms were |
crossed with silver.
At every stall the national colors and |
usually the flags of the country were draped
above the stalls.
In Reception Hall tables were provided
with excellent refreshments and the walters
were all in costume.
At 7.45 o'clock squad of the Cadets from
the Latin School went through the ceremony
of guard mounting in front of the tent on
the stage, with true military precision,
amidst the loud applause of the audience.
At o'clock Hon. William W Thomas, Jr.,
opened the fair formally, and his remarks
were received with much enthusiasm. Mr..
Thomas said:
Ladies and Gentlemen Fe,toaC Citizens:
have sometimes tried to think of Portland
without any City Hall; to imagine my native city
never succeeded in doing So Portland would not
be Portland without this spacious hail. and it has
grown to be almost as inseparably pat Of our
city as our breezy promenades, our beautiful
islands, or our magnificent harbor.
Here, fellow citizens, You have assembled in
times Of danger, even as the Athenians gOf old
trooped up to their Acropolis, and here you have
also met year after year for instruction, for
diDuSenltut anu IOr 1OnlgnC, my IflenuS, |
congratulate you that you are present upon an
occasion which combines all three of these OBJ |
jects. For certainly you will be instructed when
you pass along the booths, representing every |
nation OF the EARTH from Sweden TO Turkey, |
from Greenland's icy mountains to midas coral
strand" You cannot help being amused by the
graceful dances and the beautiful maidens who |
execute them. And for charity, why, believe |
me, the field Is absolutely unlimited. You may |
buy whatever you like, and you may pay any sum |
you see ft for IT, over and above the modest price
charged, and though you may not take away any
article without paying for It, assure you not
many pay for anything here without taking 1t
away
And all the time you will surely have this salts
faction, that whatever sums you may pay, great
or small, will be in aid of a most worthy object.
The grand, old original First Parish church of
Portland. And now, my friends, in behalf Of the
good ladies and gentlemen of that parish, l de-
clare this bazaar open.
AT the close of MFR. Thomas's remarks the
grand march of all the participants in the
several dances took place headed by the
twelve couples of little people In court dress
who were to present the minuet There
were thirty couples in all in the grand march
and they were not only beautifully eostumed
but the effect was charming. At its close
the continental minuet, the peasant dance,
and Kate Greenaway quadrille were given to
the great delight of the spectators, and MIR.
M. B. Gilbert has gained another feather in
l.